Jump into the lush greenery of Mount Lushan!

Cool off in the summer with the Milky Way waterfall. 🏞️ 1. Must-Visit Attractions Natural Scenery - Sandie Spring: Known as Asia's high waterfall, it cascades in three tiers. Best visited in summer when water flow is abundant (may be closed during winter due to ice). - Ruqin Lake: Shaped like a violin, it is most stunning in the early morning mist. New water activities are available for visitors. - Jinxiu Valley: A 1.5 km walkway through rugged peaks, offering spectacular autumn foliage. Highlights include the Sky Bridge and Xianren Cave (where Lü Dongbin is said to have meditated). - Hanpo Pass: The best viewpoint on Mount Lushan, offering distant views of Poyang Lake on clear days and a high chance of witnessing sunrise clouds. Cultural and Historical Sites - Meilu Villa: The summer residence of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling, blending Chinese and Western architectural styles. - Lushan Conference Site: The venue of the 1959 Communist Party's Eighth Plenary Session, preserved in its original state. - White Deer Cave Academy: One of China's four great academies, where Zhu Xi lectured. A serene and tranquil spot. Winter Exclusives (December-February) - Snow Country Train: The Sandie Spring cable car transforms into a fairytale snow train, passing through frosted forests. - Lulin Lake Blue Ice: The lake freezes over, emitting a greenish glow, surrounded by frosted pine forests like a hidden paradise. 🚄 2. Transportation Guide Major Transportation: - High-speed train to Jiujiang Station → Transfer to scenic area eco-friendly bus/cable car (cable car: 10 minutes; eco-friendly bus: about 1 hour). - Flights to Lushan Airport or Nanchang Changbei Airport → Airport shuttle/taxi to Jiujiang Station (about 1 hour). In-Site Transportation: - Sightseeing Bus: Day pass costs 90 RMB, connecting major attractions, with 15-minute intervals during peak hours. - Cable Car: Round trip costs 120 RMB, safer and more convenient in winter. - Summer Discount (June 14 - September 30, 2025): Visitors with flight or high-speed train tickets to Jiangxi can enjoy 50% off entrance tickets (valid within 7 days). 📅 3. Suggested Itineraries One-Day Highlights Tour (Ideal for first-time visitors) - Guling Town → Ruqin Lake → Flower Path → Jinxiu Valley (Sky Bridge, Xianren Cave) → Hanpo Pass → Lulin Lake → Lushan Conference Site → Meilu Villa Tip: Start before 7:30 AM to avoid crowds. For lunch, try "Lushan Three Delicacies" (stone ear chicken stew, stone fish steamed egg) in Guling Town. Three-Day In-Depth Tour - Day 1: Western Route Natural Scenery (Ruqin Lake, Jinxiu Valley, Great Heavenly Pool). - Day 2: Eastern Core Attractions (Hanpo Pass sunrise, Five Old Peaks, Sandie Spring waterfall; requires good physical fitness). - Day 3: Central Route Cultural Sites (Meilu Villa, Lushan Museum, Botanical Garden Science Center).